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Old 10-06-2009, 07:21 PM   #1
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I ride at night and have reflectors on my pedals. The wife wants me to get a reflective jacket but I say no. What do you guys use?


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Old 10-06-2009, 07:26 PM   #2
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I've worn a green safety vest when commuting during the day. It's way better than being dead.
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Old 10-06-2009, 07:26 PM   #3
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Do you have a light on the front and the back?
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Old 10-06-2009, 08:58 PM   #4
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You nead all the help you can get out there. Thay real don't see you evean if thay are looking right at you. I had the same person back out in front of me two mornings in a row. And thay looked at me like I should not be in there way. But I have had some people go out of there way to make it safe for me allso.
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Old 10-06-2009, 10:08 PM   #5
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I agree with Industry, all the help you can get when night riding is best. I know people who won't wear helmets because it's "lame looking". People amaze me too much.
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Old 10-07-2009, 07:46 PM   #6
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helmets and lights are cool. my bike looks like a ufo with all the lights i have.

well, only two lights but when they are blinking at night they are very bright.
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Old 10-07-2009, 08:50 PM   #7
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I used to laugh at the thought. I've always worn a helmet, but considering I'm only two weeks out of a horrible accident I'm looking at my options.


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